Green Privet (Common Privet) Hedge (Ligustrum ovalifolium)

Green Privet Hedge Plants Description

Privet hedge plants (Ligustrum ovalifolium) are a classic choice for creating dense, attractive, and versatile hedging. Known for their lush, green foliage and adaptability, Privet hedges are either evergreen or semi-evergreen, depending on the climate, making them a reliable option for year-round interest. In milder winters, they maintain most of their leaves, while in colder regions, they may shed some foliage, only to return vibrant and full in the spring.

Benefits:

Fast-growing: Privet hedges can grow up to 30cm per year, making them ideal for quickly establishing privacy screens, boundary hedges, or windbreaks.

Dense structure: Their thick, bushy growth provides excellent screening and sound reduction, offering privacy and protection.

Hardy and adaptable: Privet hedges thrive in a range of soil types, tolerate urban pollution, and can grow in both full sun and partial shade, making them suitable for a wide variety of garden settings.

Wildlife haven: The dense foliage provides excellent shelter for birds, while the fragrant white flowers, which appear in late spring and early summer, attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Pruning Advice

Privet hedges respond very well to regular pruning, which encourages thick, healthy growth. For a neat, formal hedge, trim two to three times a year, ideally in late spring, midsummer, and early autumn. Avoid cutting back too hard into old wood, as this can hinder regrowth. If you prefer a more informal shape, a light trim once or twice a year is sufficient. Always prune on dry days to avoid spreading diseases, and aim to trim in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

With proper care and pruning, your Privet hedge will remain a lush, hardy feature in your garden for many years.

Further Information

Planting distances are largely a matter of preference. For bare root plants, spacing them at 3 plants per meter is sufficient, 5 plants is optimal, and 7 plants in a double staggered row will result in a denser hedge more quickly. Generally, smaller plants should be planted at a higher density. For cell-grown plants, spacing at 4 plants per meter in a single row or ideally 6 plants per meter in a staggered row is recommended.

Delivery & Returns

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